HSBC Promotes CFO Georges Elhedery to Chief Exec

British multinational banking group HSBC has a new chief executive officer. "I am deeply honored by the trust placed in me to lead this great institution into the future," he said. "Working together with our talented team, I look forward to delivering exceptional value to our clients and investors by driving strong performance on a sustainable growth trajectory." Georges Elhedery, who became HSBC's chief financial officer (CFO) last year, will move into the chief executive role (CEO) September 2, the bank a ...